There is a lot of chatter today about FODMAPS and fructans, and many people are now wondering if they have a fructan intolerance vs. gluten intolerance. In this post, I define a fructan intolerance as well as discuss why gluten intolerance and fructan intolerance often become confused, and how you can figure out exactly what […]
Gluten-Free Information
Good For You Gluten Free is the most comprehensive source for information about gluten-free living, gluten sensitivities and celiac disease. Some of my favorite articles include, "Don't Cheat on Your Gluten-Free Diet," and "10 Facts Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivities."
If you're looking to get started on a gluten-free diet, please read my Beginner's Guide to Being Gluten-Free.
Candida and the Gluten Connection
In this article, I discuss the connection between candida, gluten, celiac disease, and the gluten-free diet. Please see my disclosures. Candida albicans is a common gut-related disorder affecting an estimated 50-80 percent of the American population. People suffering from candida, which is defined by a fungal or yeast overgrowth in the gut, experience a variety […]
Decoding Jersey Mike’s Gluten-Free Menu (Updated 2023)
Jersey Mike’s knows how to do gluten-free right! In this post, I’ll share how you can safely eat at Jersey Mike’s when you’re following a strict gluten-free diet. Please see my disclosures. Jersey Mike’s gluten-free menu is plentiful and totally safe for those with celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and gluten intolerance. In fact, gluten-free […]
STOP! Don’t Go Gluten-Free Until You Read This Article
Stop! If you’re contemplating a gluten-free diet, or believe you have celiac disease or gluten intolerance, don’t go gluten-free yet. Before ditching gluten for good, consider the information I discuss in this article before implementing a gluten-free diet. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosures. Are you curious if the gluten-free diet is […]
Tips for Avoiding Gluten at Mexican Restaurants
I love Mexican food and for all intents and purposes, the cuisine, as a whole, is very gluten-free friendly. However, there are a few potential pitfalls to be aware of when enjoying Mexican food, particularly at a restaurant. This post about avoiding gluten at Mexican restaurants will get to the bottom of it all. Please […]
Does Mandy Moore Have Celiac Disease?
While This Is Us star, Mandy Moore, hadn’t revealed implicitly that she has celiac disease, all signs, at one time, pointed to yes. However, that all changed when the star revealed that she has “a silly gluten intolerance” along with various food sensitivities, not celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system […]